n. (Naut.) A term somewhat loosely used to denote: (a) All the submerged section of a vessel's planking. (b) The planking between the spirketing and the clamps. (c) The short planks between the portholes. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. Anything made of bricks. [ 1913 Webster ]
Niches in brickwork form the most difficult part of the bricklayer's art. Tomlinson. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The act of building with or laying bricks. [ 1913 Webster ]